Where does “skirt” come from?

Skirt comes from Middle English skyrte, from Old Norse skyrta, from Proto-Germanic skurtijǭ, a garment worn around the lower body.

skirt (English): An article of clothing, usually worn by women and...

Definitions

  1. An article of clothing, usually worn by women and...

Ancestry of “skirt”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle EnglishskyrteThe lower half of a robe, overcoat, or vest; The...
2Old Norseskyrtashirt
3Proto-Germanicskurtijǭskirt, apron

Words derived from “skirt”

Every word from Proto-Germanic skurtijǭ →Every word from Old Norse skyrta →Every word from Middle English skyrte →